Chris Young to Headline Virtual Boys & Girls Club Event

Chris Young
photo by Matthew Berinato

Chris Young is lending his talents to headline a benefit for Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.

The Great Futures Gala will stream virtually on Friday, October 2nd, featuring a concert from Chris Young, appearances from several surprise celebrity guests, and messages from the youth and families that rely on Boys & Girls Clubs for access to virtual schoolwork, healthy snacks, and meals, and social-emotional guidance as they navigate recent events.

This year’s virtual Great Futures Gala, presented by Nissan, will stream from 7:30 pm-9 pm central on Friday, October 2nd. Virtual attendees will receive a unique link to access the exclusive program, along with special gifts to bring the festivities of the gala to the living room. Past celebrity guests at previous (in-person) Great Futures Galas include Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Martin Short. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the more than 4,700 Club members who count on their Clubs for tutoring, healthy food, and life mentorship. Full details of the event can be found at bgcmt.org/gala2020.

“Our young people truly need us now more than ever,” said Jennifer Wheeler Buhrman, Chief Development Officer at BGCMT. “The global pandemic has hit our families the hardest, whether it is a family without reliable internet at home that cannot access virtual schooling or an essential worker that has to decide between leaving her child at home alone or bringing home a paycheck. Our Clubs and new E-Learning Centers are a lifeline for children and teens to stay on track to graduate while we navigate this new normal.”

Chris Young has accumulated an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, more than 2 Billion on-demand streams, 12 Million singles sold, 11 career No. 1 singles, 17 R.I.A.A. Gold/Platinum/Multi-Platinum certified projects, 2 Grammy nominations, 3 Country Music Association nominations and 4 Academy of Country Music nominations. For more information, visit chrisyoungcountry.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
For more than 117 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) has enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Annually, more than 4,700 youth are served at eleven Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs and through community outreach initiatives. Clubs are located in Davidson & Williamson counties. Boys & Girls Clubs provides a safe place, professional caring staff, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. To learn more, please visit www.bgcmt.org and follow us on social media @BGCMidTN